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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.61, 2,207.66 and 1,212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.61, 2,207.66 and 1,212.17 is: 1,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.61 : 2,207.66 = 1,212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.61/2,207.66 = 1,212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.61x = 2,207.66 × 1,212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.61x = 2,676,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,042.12/1,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.75

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